How to eliminate SyncApp adware?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is SyncApp?
SyncApp is the name of an advertising-supported and browser-hijacking application. It generates ads and hijacks a web browser (changes its settings) to promote a fake search engine. Most of the apps like SyncApp are promoted and (or) distributed using deceptive methods. Thus, most users download and install them unintentionally.
SyncApp adware in detail
SyncApp displays advertisements to promote various websites, applications, and so on. Those ads could be designed to open various scams, websites offering to download shady software. They also could download or even install unwanted software (if designed to run certain scripts).
Moreover, SyncApp hijacks a browser by changing its settings and keeping them unchangeable while it is present. It changes the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page to a fake search engine. That fake search engine could redirect to/promote shady websites or show results generated by other untrustworthy search engines.
| Name | Ads by SyncApp |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Adload-AG [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.AdLoad.13), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.j), Full List (VirusTotal) |
| Additional Information | This application belongs to Adload malware family. |
| Symptoms | Your Mac becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, torrent file downloads. |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information. |
| Malware Removal (Mac) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
SyncApp adware in general
SyncApp functions as adware and a browser hijacker. It is very unlikely that it has features that could be useful to its users in any way. It is also possible that this application can access and collect various data. More adware examples are EdgeAdvanced, SearchMaster, and SprintSolution.
How did SyncApp install on my computer?
Users often download and install adware alongside other software, by clicking on certain advertisements or through fake installers downloaded from untrustworthy websites. Downloaders and installers for software bundled with adware have "Custom", "Manual", "Advanced", or other settings.
If users download or install software without changing the aforementioned settings, they end up having adware downloaded or installed as well.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Avoid clicking on advertisements on questionable websites. Download files and applications from official pages and avoid using other sources for that. Do not download or install programs until all applications are deselected (usually, it can be achieved using settings available in downloaders/installers).
If your computer is already infected with SyncApp, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up that appears after installation of the SyncApp adware:
SyncApp's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is SyncApp?
- STEP 1. Remove SyncApp related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove SyncApp ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove SyncApp adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove SyncApp ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove SyncApp adware using Combo Cleaner:
SyncApp adware removal:
Remove SyncApp-related potentially unwanted applications from your "Applications" folder:
Click the Finder icon. In the Finder window, select "Applications". In the applications folder, look for "MPlayerX", "NicePlayer", or other suspicious applications and drag them to the Trash. After removing the potentially unwanted application(s) that cause online ads, scan your Mac for any remaining unwanted components.
Remove adware-related files and folders
Click the Finder icon, from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...
Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:
In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/
In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.
Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/Application Support/ folder:
In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/
In the "Application Support" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, "MplayerX" or "NicePlayer", and move these folders to the Trash.
Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:
In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/
In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.
Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons/ folder:
In the "Go to Folder..." bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/
In the "LaunchDaemons" folder, look for recently-added suspicious files. For example "com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist", "com.myppes.net-preferences.plist", "com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist", "com.avickUpd.plist", etc., and move them to the Trash.
Scan your Mac with Combo Cleaner:
If you have followed all the steps correctly, your Mac should be clean of infections. To ensure your system is not infected, run a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus. Download it HERE. After downloading the file, double click combocleaner.dmg installer. In the opened window, drag and drop the Combo Cleaner icon on top of the Applications icon. Now open your launchpad and click on the Combo Cleaner icon. Wait until Combo Cleaner updates its virus definition database and click the "Start Combo Scan" button.
Combo Cleaner will scan your Mac for malware infections. If the antivirus scan displays "no threats found" - this means that you can continue with the removal guide; otherwise, it's recommended to remove any found infections before continuing.
After removing files and folders generated by the adware, continue to remove rogue extensions from your Internet browsers.
Remove malicious extensions from Internet browsers
Remove malicious Safari extensions:
Open the Safari browser, from the menu bar, select "Safari" and click "Preferences...".
In the preferences window, select "Extensions" and look for any recently-installed suspicious extensions. When located, click the "Uninstall" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Safari browser - none are crucial for regular browser operation.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.
Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window) and select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
The presence of adware can affect computer performance, diminish the Internet browsing experience, and cause other problems. Adware can display ads designed to download or even install unwanted software.
What does adware do?
As a rule, software of this type generates revenue. In addition to that, adware can hijack web browsers (change their settings), and collect various data
How do adware developers generate revenue?
More often than not, advertising-supported software is monetized through affiliate programs. It generates revenue by displaying ads used to promote various websites, applications, services, products.
Will Combo Cleaner remove SyncApp adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the system and eliminate SyncApp and other adware-type applications. It is recommended to remove adware with specialized software (automatically) because, after manual removal, some of its components might still remain in the system.
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